“And so, here begins a story.”
As a child, Akane witnesses a shocking event during her father's career-defining show. Now in high school, she vows to reach the art's highest rank.
- Created by
- Hiroshi Yanai
Seasons and episodes
1 season · 12 episodes
Akane Osaki, captivated since childhood by the magical performances of her father, Shinta Arakawa, witnesses a shocking incident during his decisive performance for promotion to shin'uchi (master rank). Six years later, now a high school st
S1 E1That Day
Apr 4, 202625 min
Young girl Akane Osaki falls in love with rakugo comic storytelling through watching her father perform. One day, a shocking event derails his career.
S1 E2First Performance
Apr 11, 202625 min
Hearing that Master Shiguma is secretly meeting with a young girl, Futatsume Guriko investigates and finds him teaching Akane at a karaoke parlor.
S1 E3Senior Apprentices
Apr 19, 202625 min
Akane joins Shiguma's school as an apprentice. The earnest Kyoji Arakawa is tasked with guiding her, but she finds herself stuck doing menial chores.
S1 E4Beyond Joy
Apr 25, 202625 min
Akane performs at a nursing home, displaying all she has learned. Kyoji goes next, determined to show her his skill as her elder fellow apprentice.
S1 E5Her Path Forward
May 2, 202625 min
Akane gets career counseling from her teacher Iwashimizu, known as the Ice Lady, who refuses to acknowledge Akane's dream of becoming a Rakugoka.
S1 E6Terakoya
May 9, 202625 min
After learning that Issho will judge the annual student Rakugo championship, Akane gains Shiguma's permission to compete — but on one condition.
Starring
Anna Nagase
Akane Osaki (voice)
Seiichiro Yamashita
Guriko Arakawa (voice)
Soshiro Hori
Reporter (voice)
Chiaki Kobayashi
Koguma Arakawa (voice)
Masaki Terasoma
Shiguma Arakawa (voice)
Akio Otsuka
Issho Arakawa (voice)
Mariya Ise
Machiko Iwashimizu (voice)
Ryota Iwasaki
Kimihisa Kashio (voice)
Akihisa Shiono
Kaisei Arakawa (voice)
Shizuka Itoh
Masaki Osaki (voice)
Takuya Eguchi
Karashi Nerimaya (voice)
Rie Takahashi
Hikaru Koragi (voice)
Frequently asked questions
- Where can I watch Akane-banashi?
- Akane-banashi is streaming on Netflix. Availability is refreshed weekly.
- How many seasons of Akane-banashi are there?
- Akane-banashi has 1 season and 12 episodes. Status: Returning.
- When is the next season of Akane-banashi?
- No air date has been announced for the next episode of Akane-banashi. Status: Returning. The latest episode aired on June 20, 2026.
- Who stars in Akane-banashi?
- Akane-banashi stars Anna Nagase, Seiichiro Yamashita, Soshiro Hori, Chiaki Kobayashi, Masaki Terasoma.
